Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Representative Eric Swalwell denied sexual assault allegations that have led to calls for his resignation from the House and gubernatorial race.

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Representative Eric Swalwell denied sexual assault allegations that have led to calls for his resignation from the House and gubernatorial race.

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Sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell have upended his California gubernatorial campaign, drawing calls for his resignation and expulsion from both Democratic and Republican colleagues.
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Across the political spectrum, outlets are reporting on Representative Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mainstream and left-leaning sources like NBC News and Blue Virginia emphasize the bipartisan nature of the fallout, highlighting calls for expulsion from fellow Democrats. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Next News Network and Breitbart frame the event as a "meltdown," frequently connecting the current scandal to previous controversies regarding Swalwell's past security ties.
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